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Students' First Amendment Rights Don't Cover Crayon-Drawn Threats
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals takes crayons seriously. The New York-based appellate court ruled this week that the Valley Central School District did...
Second Circuit Asks for NY Court of Appeals for Tips on Tips
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Lawyers are a well-caffeinated bunch, and many of us get our regular fix at Starbucks. You’ve probably noticed a plexiglass tip box next to the register...
Abuse of Discretion: Court Should Have Banned Harasser from Store
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The most common form of redress for sexual harassment is a check. But what about injunctive relief? Should a court order a business to keep a harasser away...
Edie Windsor Wins: Second Circuit Says DOMA is Unconstitutional
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals is now the second federal appellate court to strike down Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Section 3, reports The Associated...
Can You Challenge a Vacated Removal Order?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
It's hard -- nearly impossible, in fact -- to win an immigration appeal if you're not appealing the correct removal order. Nadeisha Lotha Fuller was admitted...
Second Circuit Heads to New York Law School on Oct. 12
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Will Field Trip Fridays be the latest trend in federal appeals? On October 12, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals will end a second consecutive week with...
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